Green dimensioning: a review of processing, handling, drying, and marketing
1995
Gephart, J.S. | Petersen, H.D. | Bratkovich, S.M.
Parts for furniture, cabinets, and similar products are commonly cut from lumber that has been dried as full-size boards. However, escalating lumber prices, lower log quality, and environmental constraints are forcing the industry to consider nontraditional wood sources and processing methods. The production of hardwood dimension parts directly from green wood, followed by drying of the parts rather than the entire board, is a concept being evaluated in the United States by researchers and the hardwood industry. "Green dimensioning" has the potential to enhance resource utilization by using low-grade logs and lumber, and mill residues. The green dimensioning process can also reduce drying and transportation costs because only usable parts are dried and shipped to the secondary manufacturer. This paper provides a review of the processing, handling, drying, and marketing of green dimensioned parts.
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